E-Ceftazidime

CAS: 97148-38-4

Ref. 3D-XDA14838

Product Information

• Name: E-Ceftazidime
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

E-Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which is derived from the mold Acremonium. It functions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, a crucial component for bacterial survival and replication. This inhibition occurs through the binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) within the bacterial cell wall, thus preventing cross-linking of the peptidoglycan chains, which results in the eventual lysis and death of the bacterial cell.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 546.60 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₂₂N₆O₇S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%